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Last updated on the 1 May 2024 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: 30 July 1976, Mold, Flintshire, Wales.Â
Siân Gibson is a Welsh actress and writer who has carved a niche for herself in British comedy. Gibson’s early life was a blend of a supportive family – her father a builder, her mother a housewife – and a budding passion for performance. This passion found its outlet in the local youth theatre at Theatr Clwyd.
Fuelled by this passion, Gibson pursued a degree in performing arts at Salford University. This decision proved pivotal, not just for her artistic development but also for the friendships she forged. At Salford, Gibson met Peter Kay and Steve Edge, two names that would become synonymous with her future success.
Despite her university connections, Gibson’s journey to stardom wasn’t an overnight fairy tale. After graduating, she found herself charting the often uncertain waters of the acting world. There were auditions, rejections and periods of working outside the industry, a reality many aspiring actors face. In fact, just before landing the role in “Peter Kay’s Car Share”, Gibson was working in a call center in Chester.
Then came 2015 and “Peter Kay’s Car Share.” This BAFTA winning sitcom became Gibson’s breakout moment. Co-written with Kay himself, the series revolved around the awkward yet endearing dynamic between Kay’s character, John and Gibson’s character, Kayleigh, who are forced to share car rides to work every day. Gibson’s portrayal of Kayleigh, a no-nonsense yet relatable woman, resonated deeply with audiences. The show’s success not only earned Gibson critical acclaim, including a BAFTA for Best Scripted Comedy and a National Television Award for Best Comedy, but also opened doors for other notable roles.
Sian Gibson’s comedic talents weren’t limited to “Car Share.” She showcased her talent in the BBC murder mystery series “Murder on the Blackpool Express” and its subsequent sequels. Here, she took on the role of Gemma, a character with a dry wit and a knack for getting entangled in outlandish situations.
WINNER | Television: Scripted Comedy for Peter Kay’s Car Share (2016)
Suggested viewing
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.3
An uptight manager and a free-spirited co-worker are forced to carpool, enduring awkward silences and everyday mishaps on their daily commute. As they share rides and conversations, an unexpected friendship blossoms between the unlikely pair.
Top cast: Peter Kay, Sian Gibson.
Death on the Tyne (2018)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 5.9
A coach driver and his tour operator partner find themselves on a murder mystery cruise instead of a relaxing vacation. With a killer on the loose and the ship in danger of sinking, the unlikely duo must use their wits and local knowledge to unmask the culprit before it’s too late.
Top cast: Sian Gibson, Johnny Vegas, Taj Atwal, James Fleet, Tony Gardner, Don Gilet, Georgie Glen, Sue Johnston, Doon Mackichan, Felicity Montagu, Sheila Reid.
Dial M for Middlesbrough (2019)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 5.8
Stranded at a creepy caravan park after their bus breaks down, a tour guide duo become amateur sleuths when guests start dying under mysterious circumstances. With a storm brewing and a killer on the loose, they race to identify the culprit before becoming the next victims.
Top cast: Sian Gibson, Johnny Vegas, Annette Crosbie, Phil Davis, Jason Donovan, Jason Forbes, Georgie Glen, Joanna Page, Ambreen Razia, Sheila Reid.
Murder, They Hope (2021)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.4
Two friends, ditching their struggling coach business, take a leap of faith and open a detective agency. Facing financial woes and skepticism, they stumble upon a series of bizarre cases, from a crazed collector to a killer baker. Despite their bumbling ways, they use their local knowledge and quirky dynamic to crack the cases.
Top cast: Sian Gibson, Johnny Vegas, Sarah Hadland, Lee Mack, Shobna Gulati, Claire Skinner, Jason Manford, Sherrie Hewson.
Murder on the Blackpool Express (2017)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.1
A crime writer’s dream vacation turns deadly when his devoted fans become murder victims on a coach tour inspired by his books. With a killer among them and the idyllic English countryside as their backdrop, a grumpy coach driver and a resourceful tour guide join forces to solve the case before the next curtain falls.
Top cast: Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson, Nigel Havers, Una Stubbs, Sheila Reid, Kimberley Nixon, Matthew Cottle, Kevin Eldon.
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